How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia cost?

The bus ticket price from Chicago to Philadelphia starts at R 1 390. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The average travel time between Chicago and Philadelphia is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1071 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Philadelphia?

The number of buses from Chicago to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 49 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Philadelphia?

When taking the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Buses travelling between Chicago and Philadelphia leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Bus Chicago to Philadelphia from R 1 511 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 30m	17:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	09:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h	18:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 40m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 40m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 40m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	09:15	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:30 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 390, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

1d Average duration

1066 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 390 - R 5 711	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 595 - R 45 166	Average duration21h 50m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87379 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 497

Greyhound Chicago Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was my first time riding bus the worst experience ever the bus was delayed an hour an half got to my next stop at 3in he morning next bus available wasn’t till 11:30 the next day I am disabled it was the worst

Rysheedna S.

25 August 2018

Bad communication, they are not helping, over booked that I have to miss my seat and two hours delay when.

Adesanmi A.

11 June 2018

The bus smelled and seats no cleaned. They should be shampooed after every trip to prevent bugs etc.

Daijah H.

17 July 2017

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Philadelphia?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia cost?
The bus ticket price from Chicago to Philadelphia starts at R 1 390. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The average travel time between Chicago and Philadelphia is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1071 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Philadelphia?
The number of buses from Chicago to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 49 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Philadelphia?
When taking the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia?
Buses travelling between Chicago and Philadelphia leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

R 2 554

17/11

R 2 722

Today

R 2 633

19/11

R 2 890

20/11

R 3 694

21/11

R 4 171

22/11

R 2 942

23/11

R 3 226

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 554

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 554 to R 5 576 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 890, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.